Experience Level: Intermediate (Ages 15+; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but all minors must have a parent/guardian on-site.)

Take your watercolor skills to the next level at Intermediate Watercolor  Friday through Sunday, Oct. 2-4 from 12-4 p.m. in The Studio.

Instructor Deb Marett will lead this class tackling some of watercolor’s most rewarding challenges. Using photos of Allerton’s gardens as inspiration, students will explore techniques for painting lush garden scenes, creating glowing light subjects against dark backgrounds, capturing fields of flowers without painting every bloom, and simplifying complex landscapes into fresh, expressive paintings.Students will also cover some basic drawing skills and discuss tips for choosing a scene that will make for a successful painting.

$170/person*. Registration closes Sept. 25 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*Students should bring:
– Watercolor paint
– A flat palette/mixing tray large enough to work with several colors at once
– Brushes (flat and round, one of the flats at least 1” wide (flat). At least one squirrel hair brush recommended, but not required).
– Watercolor paper – 100% cotton highly recommended
– A sponge or rag
– Photos (either printed or on a phone) to paint

Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced; should have taken “Intro to Tarot” (ages 18+)

Expand your knowledge of tarot at Mystic Mondays: Advanced Tarot on Monday, Oct. 5 from 6-8 p.m. in the Mansion Library.

Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will go deeper into the different types of tarot cards and spreads, offering more chances to learn different ways to read the cards.

$60/person*. Registration closes Sept. 28 or when the capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*Students should bring a notebook, pen, and a tarot deck of their choice. 

Experience Level: Some weaving experience required

Have you taken Beginning Weaving 1 and want to continue your craft? Do so at Beginning Weaving II on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.

This 2-day class with instructor Sharon Bowles will be a continuation of Beginning Weaving I, but instead of everyone doing the same article, students will pick their own project, measure the warp, beam the warp, thread the heddles to their selected pattern, thread the reed, tie the warp to the cloth beam rod, wind bobbins and weave a sample of their selected yarn. Students will then weave samples from the other looms, giving them a wide variety of weave structures they can try out.

This course is a great way to continue your weaving journey!

$250/person*. Registration will close Oct. 10 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

Experience Level: Intermediate (students should be proficient in casting on, knitting, purling, and casting off)

Learn the timeless techniques of cable and lace knitting at Advanced Knitting: Cables & Lace on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m in the Studio.

Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will teach students the basics of creating raised traveling stitches with a cable needle and simple lace techniques.

$60/person*. Registration closes Oct. 18 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*Students should bring:
-110 yards of bulky weight yarn,
-16″ circular size 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles, and a cable needle (available at hobby shops like Michaels or Hobby Lobby)
– 2 balls (100 grams) worsted weight yarn
– a pair of 10″ straight size 8 (5 mm) 

Experience Level: Beginner 

Fall is the perfect time to knit a winter hat. Knit a hat for yourself, a new baby, or a knit worthy friend or family member at Knitting 201: Hats on Sunday, Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 from 1-4 p.m. in the Studio.  

“Knitting 201: Hats” is designed to further your knitting skills by expanding on “Knitting 101: Knitting for Beginners,” or for someone who is proficient in knitting garter stitch. In this workshop, students will practice reading knitting patterns, determine size, gauge, cast on in the round using those mysterious double pointed knitting needles, learn to work magic loop on a long circular, stay on track with stitch markers, knit rib stitch, work garter and stockinette for visual interest, decrease, and correct mistakes. Additionally, the class will talk about pom poms, blocking and caring for hand knits. 

$95/person*. Registration closes Oct. 18 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.  

Students should bring the following: 

OPTION 1 YARN 

--1 skein (2 skeins of the same dye lot for adult large) Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino. This is classified as DK/Light Worsted weight yarn made of 100% Merino Wool. There are 220 yards per skein. Available in 82 colors. It is machine washable. Avoid purchasing a dark colorway. 

OR 

OPTION 2 YARN 

--1 skein (2 skeins of the same dye lot for adult large) Lion Brand Wool-Ease DK. This is classified as a Light/DK 3 weight yarn made of 80% acrylic and 20% wool. There are 232 yards per skein. Available in 18 colors. It is machine washable. Avoid purchasing a dark colorway. 

AND 

OPTION 1 NEEDLES 

--1 set 7” long bamboo #4 (3.5 mm) Clover Takumi double pointed knitting needles. There are five needles in a set 

--1 set 7” long bamboo #6 (4 mm) Clover Takumi double pointed knitting needles. There are five needles in a set 

OR 

OPTION 2 NEEDLES 

--1 set 8” long natural bamboo ChiaoGoo double pointed knitting needles. There are five needles in a set 

--1 set 8” long natural bamboo ChiaoGoo double pointed knitting needles. There are five needles in a set 

AND 

--pair of small sharp scissors 
--laptop, iPad, or smartphone 
--pencil  

Experience Level: Intermediate

Create your own beautiful paper amaryllis that will last years at Paper Flower Art: Amaryllis on Sunday, November 8 from 1-5 p.m. in the Studio.

In this intermediate-level class, led by Cathy Peters, you’ll discover the unique qualities of crepe paper and learn step-by-step techniques for cutting, shaping, and assembling realistic petals to create a lifelike amaryllis, perfect for holiday decorating or gifting. Your stunning potted amaryllis will last for years!

Students should be comfortable using basic crafting tools to create fine details, including scissors and precision-detail glue.

$85/person. Registration closes October 29 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced (need to know how to knit and purl)

Learn a unique knitting technique at Advanced Knitting: Entrelac & Color-Stranding on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Studio.

Instructor Charlie Rainbow Wolf will walk students through a basket-weave entrelac stitch, which will enable them to create a knitted, 3D geometric pattern.

$60/person*. Registration will close Nov. 8 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.

*Students should bring:
— 2 balls of contrasting colors Lion Brand Wool-Ease worsted weight (#4) yearn or its equivalent are required. This is an 80% acrylic and 20% wool yar which is machine washable and available from Lion Brand and Michael’s, as well as many yarn shops. Avoid yarns that are too soft like Caron Simply Soft, Snuggly Wuggly or Facets, as they will not hold the pattern as well.
— 1 pair of US size 6 (4mm) single point, 14” straight knitting needles.